Day One: Arrive at the Roanoke Valley Visitor Information Center and receive a personal welcome and sightseeing tour led by a local step-on guide. Your first stop will be the Roanoke Star and Overlook where you'll see the Valley's famed neon star and take in a stunning view of the region. Next is shopping and browsing at the Historic Farmers' Market where there are lots of unique shops, galleries and restaurants. A tour of the #1 Fire Station follows. The station was built in 1907 and is modeled after Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Then tour the Virginia Museum of Transportation which houses nearly 60 pieces of rolling stock including the Class J-611 and 1218 steam engines. Top off your first day with dinner and a private tour of the O. Winston Link Museum or a live evening performance.
Day Two: A short 40-minute ride takes you to the National D-Day Memorial, a moving tribute to allied forces who landed in France in 1944. Then enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard the Virginia Dare on scenic Smith Mountain Lake. Then learn about the life of the famous African-American educator at the Booker T. Washington Monument.
Day Three: Relax and enjoy the scenery on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy stops at Mabry Mill, one of the most photographed places on the Parkway followed by lunch and wine tasting at Chateau Morrisette Winery.
